Steady British Thrusts Advance Near St Quentin
British and Australian forces push two thirds of a mile from Bellinglis e toward St Quentin as German resistance yields several prisoners. Bolon village and nearby redoubts are cleared, Fresnoy cemetery is swept of machine guns, and Moertres is recaptured. Haig reports progress across the Lempire and Canal du Nord amid continued heavy fighting.
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Associated Press
France
Bellinglise
St. Quentin
Hindenburg
Bolon
Fresnoy
Fresner
Higrecvres
Sineuvres
Xora
Moeurres
Mzoris
Versken
Westerdy
London
St Quentin
Malassixe Farm
le Tafelex
Haiz
Lempire-Epeny
Moertres
Canal da Nord
Andre
Cant
Ie Cateler
Epheny
Lempere
Peine
Mindenburg
Lempitre
Cambrai
Geerimans
Marshal Haig
Canal du Noed
Liberty Day Proclaimed To Mark Fourth Liberty Loan
President proclaims October 12 Liberty Day to honor the discovery of America, urging commemorative addresses, pageants, and harvest festivals nationwide. Calls for federal employees to be granted leave and for strong Liberty Loan subscriptions through local education and public school channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Associated
Washington, D. C
Wil Sor
Nnt
Evers
America
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury and the Iediate
Liberty Loan Committee
United States Bureau of Education
Public Schoo
Jashidh
Minnesota State Meeting by Associated Press
Duluth Minn this forenoon session closed the most successful and optimistic meeting of the Minnesota state Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Officers reelected include President Miss Hostie Hendrix. Vice President Mrs Eva Waterman. Corresponding Secretary Mrs Kate Berche. Recording Secretary Mrs Blanche La Du. Treasurer Mrs Della F Mandigo.
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Associated Pressed
Duluth
Minn
Te Minune
Gota State
Viate
Orsaniel
Minnesore
Hostie Hendrix
Aiinessons
Eva Waterman
Birs
Kate Berche
Neurabsy
Blanche la du
Minseepolis
Treesorer
Della FL Mandigo
Paul
Germans in Switzerland urged to return to Germany for work
German authorities in Berlin instruct discharged soldiers in Switzerland to return to Germany for labor, with emphasis on guarding prisoners. Many Germans show little inclination to comply and about seventy five percent of the 30,800 affected are expected to refuse returning to Clesmaar.
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Pressj
Berne
Switzerland
Berlin
Germany
Clesmaar
Metz Under Fire From American Long Range Guns
Berlin reports Metz in Lorraine is under bombardment by nine inch and larger American artillery. US production of Liberty motors and ordnance rising with 7,000 motors built. 2,500 delivered to navy and allies, motors now in tanks. Weather slows ground movements near Lorraine. air patrols continue amid rain. Am erican patrols penetrate Ammerzweiler. Metz bombardment noted as part of wider battles west and southwest of the city.
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Berlin
Associated Prees
Washington
D. C
Metz
Lorraine
House
Military Committee
Crowell
War Department
Liberty Motors
Navy
Allies
Amsterdam
Pont-a- Llousson
St. Mihiel Salient
Earer
Sher.menon
Notice to Mail Subscribers Under War Board Policy
The War Industries Board loosens notice that from October 1814 all newspapers must stop sending a paper after the expiration of a subscription unless renewed and paid. If daily Western is not paid in advance, you will not receive a second copy by mail after October. We regret the step but must halt delivery after that date. A full month is provided to protect your subscription. Check the wrapper label for exact renewal details and to send payment.
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The
War Industries Board
Mali
Artillery Drives Back Germans at Moselle Cross Roads
Reports describe a troop movement west of the Moselle broken by prompt artillery fire. German forces advanced southward to reach the crossroads, but American guns responded quickly, creating a sheet of fire that wounded and scattered enemy units. After ten minutes of bombardment the move ceased and the crossroads were unused for the rest of the day.
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Essigny
le Granée
Ailette
Rons
Ailemont
3Iesy
Army
Vail
Wesleait
Souain
Champagne
Thoraday
Eveanne
Reuters
Moselle
Prosecution Says News Wire Workers Eligible for Deferment
Crowder says employees of press associations actively collecting and transmitting news by wire to newspapers may claim deferred classification under the selective service act. The provost marshal general explains that regular staff needed for ongoing news operation can seek district board review with proof of essential role in the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hacay
Crowder
United
Washington
3Arshal
Junction of Czech forces prepare advance relief
War office announces Czech Slovak relief for European Russia. General Galda to command the relief from the west after a junett at Tenits. German officers lead the force. Northern Russia Karelan troops defeat German led forces at Ukhtinskay. White guards and Red guards clash near Unise.
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Associated Press
Tokro
Wedeendey
zecho-Siovax
Vladivostok
Irkutsx
European
Russia
War Office
Galda
London
Ukhtins- Kays
Vnited Press
Stockholm
Red Guards
Weve
Unise
Petrograd
Milwaukeeans Contribute To Newspaper Fund List
Mil waukeans are named on a contributor list for a newspaper fund. The report includes donors from various parts of the country with amounts such as 15.00 and names like G Pabst, Joseph F Eublela, Fred Miller, Jacob Ruppert, and others. The notice appears as a syndicated item with multiple local and national contributors across several firms and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerspaper Fund
Ey Gited Press
Wesbindoms
D. C
Coun A
G Pabst
Joseps FE
Ufblela
Fred Miller
Feorce Ehret
Lickens 3
C. G. Hopfel
Jacob Ruppert
Fadwerd Landebere
Renter & Co
A. J
President to Fix Cotton Price at White House Session
Senators from cotton states reported that President Wilson signaled government control of cotton prices and distribution. A special committee will report on production and related subjects before any action is taken.
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Associated
Washington
BP. C
White House
Wilson
Kaiser Gambles With Reserves
Marine observer J. W. J. Mason argues Kaiser Wilhelm and the German high command gamble with reserves as Austria Hungary presses for a peace conference. He warns of renewed German risks and Austrian peacemaking attempts while Allied talks seem unlikely to break the stalemate. The piece portrays central powers’ belief in possible victory through surprises and reserves despite mounting defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. J. Mason
United Areas War
New York
von Hindenburg
France
Austria-Hungary
Traiver
Austria
Kateer
Lampaign
Frerman
Rhine
Cos
Austria-Hunzars
Hohenzollerns
Fronz
Beizinm
Vienna
In Jail for Disloyalty
John Steinbach of Winona faces espionage charges after a hearing before federal court commissioner Samper Whaler. Bail set at 329,000. Steinbach unable to post bond and remains in custody at St. Paul facility as case proceeds.
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Axecciated Press
Sc Paul, Mien
Brz
John Steinbach
Winona
Espionzne
Samper Whaler
Gil
Steinbach
Steinbach i Iz
St. Paul
Illness from influenza aboard ship shocks crew
United Press dispatch from Washington reports illness on board a U S Navy ship. Commander Ege Sirdvler and Livingston Davis, aides to the Tavr Reecevelle party, are among those affected. The disease developed aboard the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry United
Washington
TD. C
Ege Sirdvler
Livingston Davis
Tavr Reecevelle Party
Seth
Word From Prisoners Reported By Red Cross Parcels
AP dispatch notes postcards sent by relatives of Lieut. Raymond Jr. to the American Red Cross in Berne show Americans in German prison camps receiving food parcels. Medical officers in Veilingan prison camp are reported as comfortably situated and receiving aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pressy
Washinston
D. C
American Red Cross
Gar
Redmond, Jr
Pitsburg
Veilingen
Red Cross
Berne
Prompus
Drowned at Training Camp Reported By Navy Department
A casualty announced by the navy department identifies Alfred Andrew, a man from Baltic, Michigan, as drowned at a training camp in Seattle, Washington, on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waakierton
D. C
Navy Department
Alfred Andrew
Aman
Baltic
Mich
Seattle
Wazh
Serbian Front Extends to Cerna River in Balkans
Allied dispatches report the Serbian front widening to the Cerna River after a westward push in Macedonia. The advance reaches fifteen to seventeen miles in depth and twenty-five miles across, with 5000 prisoners and eighty guns captured. British and Greek forces press near Lake Doiran, while Turks withdraw from Baku after Allied bombardment.
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Associated Presa
London
Macedonia
Cerna River
Cerna
Sokol
Lake Doiran
Turseit
Parks—Terthéeus
Atone
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Uwis
Lake Deiran
Jenemy
Deiiran
Staement B& I
Constantinople
Baku
Trans-Caucasia
Turkish War Office
Paku
Persia
Werre Foreal Tn
Wisconsin Representative Cooper Speech in the House
Representative Cooper of Wisconsin delivers an impassioned defense of his congressional record in the House. He denounces attacks alleging disloyalty tied to his voting history and cites support from Speaker Clare while referencing a recent primary defeat and circulated pamphlets challenging his votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Wisconsin
House
Washington, D. C
Claré
Mangin Threatens the Chemin des Dames Front
Allied report describes British and French advances along a twenty mile front from St Quentin to Cantigny with German resistance stiffening. British and Australian troops push near Catelier and Lempere, while Debeney’s army nears Essigny Le Grand. French forces threaten the Chemin des Dames, prompting German counterattacks and heavy casualties. American front near Metz shows standstill as Karelian and Russian forces clash near Archangel Petrograd.
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Lempire Npear
Malas- Sige Farm
Haitues
Ras
Paria
St Quentin
Eosigny le Grand
Saga
War Office
Allemant
Aiese
Aisne
Vailly
Chemin Des Dames
Cambrai St.Quentin
St. Quentin
Debeney
Benay
Essigny-Le Grand
Mangin
Chemin Des Danes
Allermant
Fort Malmaison
Line French Arma
Lave
Rheims
Vesle
Kain
Metz
Archangel
Petrograd
Standard wage plan aims to curb rising prices and wages
United Press reports the government intends to set standard wages across line of work within weeks, enforce fair prices where possible, and pursue price checks. The move would extend to ship riveters in Newark and workers in other wartime factories, aiming to stabilize pay against inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, DC
Newark
Willet
San Francisco
Influenza Spread Links To Military Camps And Deaths
The report notes Spanish influenza spreading among camps including Devens and camps in the Northeast, with casualty concerns rising. It references a congressman’s son who reportedly died by suicide amid illness, and mentions broader fear of the disease’s surge and hospital strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fo Manneis
Associated F
Ambassador and Mrs Page Receive Gifts in London
Sheltered Press reports American ambassador Walter Hines Page and his wife were presented with a Georgian cold vise and inkstand as a token of appreciation from the Austro American society in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Page
Shelated Press
London
Walter Hines Pace
Ameringn
Great 2
L& Sfiver
Three Nation Talks Begin on Unified Combat Fund Plan
The Associated Press reports plans for a combined national defense fund uniting Wanxtiegten D G Sona Herve Jgorina and Croatia under a new alliance. Leaders aim to forge a single military funder within the alliance framework, seeking approval at a key summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Associated Press
Wanxtiegten
D. G—Sona
Epidemic Waning At Camp Devens As Pneumonia Deaths Rise
Associates Press reports fifteen deaths among soldiers at Camp Devens from pneumonia linked to influenza. Camp medical authorities say the epidemic is waning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates Preseduer
Jinfluenza
Camp Devens
German secretary ordered to Bucharest
London dispatch reports Dr W S Sof, German secretary of state for colonies, ordered to travel to Bucharest and General Mackenzen after an anti German outbreak. Sof had been on leave and will return as Jones to Roumania following the unrest in cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
W. 5S. Sof
Bucharest
Mackenzen
Jones
Roumania
Amsterdam
Daily Express
Appeal for Dutch food aid blocked by Dutch port tonnage
The United States and Allies urge the Netherlands to lift port embargoes to permit general resumption of trade. Washington notes 100000 tons of Dutch shipping idle in European ports and says Holland has not accepted offers to place 160000 tons of bread cereals at Dutch people's disposal.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Holland
State Department
Netherlands
United States
Switeerland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
London
Americans Demand Unconditional Surrender From Huns
Reuter’s London dispatch from American headquarters quotes a cautious but furious army mood. Soldiers reportedly show suppressed fury at any mercy terms and insist peace only on unconditional surrender. The telegram notes unity on the stance and readiness to press the war until victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
London
Reuter
Labor on Brest-Litovsk Conference Endorses Wilson Plan
An Allied labor conference in London adopted an amended report urging Russia’s acceptance of peace terms and urging Allied governments to back President Wilson’s fourteen points. The conference pressed for unity to advance democracy and resist reactionary forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Associated Press
Russia
Wilson
Aie Polic
New Organism Found Near New York
Fragmented AP report notes researchers in New York examining a new organism from Spain. Further tests aim to establish identity and potential implications for medical science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ireland's Condition Grave
Ireland's condition is described as grave and serious. The note references Cf St. Pasi and mentions a decay or decline in health, highlighting concern from authorities or medical observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
St. Pasi
Torenvon
Steamer Captured and Weather Report Summary
Steamers captured reported with front lines in disarray as enemy forces. early unofficial tally issued today. Forecast shows Wisconsin area cooler tonight with frost and unsettled conditions. Saturday expected to bring lower temperatures and potential light precipitation.
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Oshkosh
Gouzeascourt
Nores
Gouzeaucour
Ge Buelow
U. State Meeting
Alsace
Ammerzweiler
Rieim
Marne
Kaiser
Gerna Rivers
Hutler
Hindenburg Line
Iman
Privex Iy AW
Hollands
Brest-Litovsk
Drina
Ben A.m. Tae
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